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Definitely another QB that has some mobility. Hill's liability is his inability to run or escape. Labas probably moves on.

Football is a fickle sport. You witnessed that on Friday. This coming Saturday night Michigan's success depends on McCarthy's arm and legs. A unexpected injury could derail Michigan's plans. Iowa's season was somewhat derailed by injuries. Michigan and Iowa played bruising games this past...

Like most I watched the OSU vs MI game knowing Iowa would be playing the winner. OSU was able to hold Michigan under 30 points with a top five defense nationally. Michigan got a cheap TD when McCord threw an interception within in 15 yards of the end zone. OSU was able to limit scoring by having...

The Michigan vs Iowa championship game will be the final game of the historic Big Ten Conference in my estimation. The 2024 version is a continental conference and it will eventually have consequences for the original members that built the interest and fan support.

I'm reminded of a Churchill utterance, "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." While college football isn't on the level of a war it still comes down to sacrifice, perseverance, and preparation. This team and their coaches willed their way to 10 and 2...

Fully agree with your words. It is kind of like the best of worlds and the worst of worlds from a novel that I don't remember the name of or the author. Brian did not get enough exposure to other concepts before being given the reins to the offense. His whole world view was Kirk's and Bill...

I've been going over NCAA Statistical Team Rankings of all the Big Ten teams and it may not be as crappy as people have been lead to believe. Here are the team defense national rankings for each: 1- Michigan , 2- PSU , 3-OSU , 7-IA, 11- RU, 15- NE , 34- MD , 35- WI , 38-NW , 56- MN , 59- MSU ...

I see that the Huskers are a1 point favorite now. Iowa had been a 2 point favorite. There's always an under current that their history trumps any and all success other teams have against them. When their past AD said he had to get a different coach because Nebraska should not be losing to Iowa...

I hope one of the team members or a coach kept a journal or diary on the season. There are now three games left to reach a climax to this season.

Iowa is much harder to defend when it has a short passing game and a QB that can run. Iowa didn't have that in 2022 and most of 2023. Hill has improved week to week passing the ball and Saturday his run for a first down in the first half was good recognition, a first. Iowa will need both on...

You are spot on. He is in a profession full of stress. Not a good combination. I'd venture that he is type 2 diabetic and at risk of a stroke based on observation. I can surmise he eats to deal with stress. I hope the AD at Illinois asks him to seek help.

Stop the Illinois passing game and Iowa comes out on top. ILL rush D is 154.3 not 387.9 ypg.

I never doubted his sincerity and effort. Upon reflection, the number of errant passes and lack of the ability to escape a rush limited his success. With Brian gone and McNamara coming back there is little reason to hang around Iowa City. I hope he can find a spot.

The Hawkeyes are 3.5-point favorites in their matchup with Illinois. Over/Under 30.5 Below are some stats from the NCAA. If Hill can match his Rutger's pass completion numbers the offense should be able to keep Illinois off the field and the defense stop the Illinois passing game there should...

If anyone is too blame leading up to these circumstances it is Gary Barta. Publishing the revised contract created the conditions leading up to the dismissal. It was embarrassing for the University. Barta didn't have the courage to pull the trigger when he had all the evidence he needed. Brian...

The Iowa offense fooled me versus Rutgers. I didn't expect that. It was Hill's best outing statistically since becoming the starter. Iowa being able to pass opened things up for the run. It certainly changes my feelings about the final two games. I felt the Illinois game would be the most...

Last night was the first time I was able to watch Iowa. Later I watched Wisconsin vs Tennessee. Talk about a contrast in style and athletic abilities. Does anybody ever graduate from Wisconsin? it seems like the same team from 2020 was on the floor. It was my first time to see Harding play at...

Does anyone think the AD is going to interfere in the hiring? I'm using the word interfere on purpose. I think she has an idea of what she would like to see in a candidates resume. I don't think Budmyr (sp) fits the bill. He brought Hill to Iowa and was an aide to Brian. The results aren't...

Iowa has had Two (2) Touchdowns in the last 12 quarters, in the last 10 quarter just One (1). The last one was set up by a blocked punt. The 1st TD was by LaShon Williams in the second quarter of the Wisconsin game. That's it folks. I hate to say it but Rutgers defense can negate the weak Iowa...

After reviewing team NCAA stats the odds makers deciding factor must be home field advantage. The RU stats seem better than Iowa's. Turnovers will be key for the winning team.